It's been a while since I've seen a thread on light posts. I'm in the market for a new post as part of a hill-climb bike project.

I'm currently running a Ritchey Superlogic with a Ti bolt for the clamp. The post is 27.2 and cut to ~250mm.

I use the MCFK post on my mountain bikes, and while I like the weight of the 27.2/300mm version @ 108g (UD finish), I am unable to use it with my current saddle and the slight setback I require. I only need about 10-15mm setback.

The MCFK setback version is a bit heavier. It is also out-of-stock at Fairwheel bikes, and it is 40% more expensive--a large premium for less weight savings.

What's the problem with the MCFK post and your current saddle?I use AX Lightness Daedalus on my MTB but that's about the price of the MCFK.My cheap setback setup is a Thomson Masterpiece setback with Ti bolts/washers, carbon cradle (Ax lightness 14g or Smud 7g) and POP yokes.Sub 140g for my version with 300mm length * 31.6.That's a cheap option but you won't lose that much weight.

What's the problem with the MCFK post and your current saddle?I use AX Lightness Daedalus on my MTB but that's about the price of the MCFK.My cheap setback setup is a Thomson Masterpiece setback with Ti bolts/washers, carbon cradle (Ax lightness 14g or Smud 7g) and POP yokes.Sub 140g for my version with 300mm length * 31.6.That's a cheap option but you won't lose that much weight.

Carbo EL is non set-back?

the issue is that the front "yoke" that secures the saddle on the post is too far forward and hits right at the front bend in my saddle's rails. it is, unfortunately, not a position that works.

i do not wish to change my saddle. if i needed 5-10mm less setback, it would probably be fine. unfortunately, that won't work.

i could go with the MCFK setback version...possibly. problem is in obtaining one in the next 2-3 weeks. how much does the AX post weigh?

i have had bad experiences riding my MTB with a thomson post and those POP yokes. the yokes failed during a MTB race. that wasn't fun--had to ride the last half without a saddle. i won't use the POP yokes again, personally...even if it was a rare occurrence.

i'm comfortable using the MCFK stuff as i know it is very light but it is also reasonably sturdy. i don't want to have to worry something will fail.

i guess dash is an option, but i am not sure if the 0mm post will work, and the setback adds weight. also, the reinforced version (i'll be riding some bumpy roads and descending at 50+mph) adds 20g. hm.

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i wasn't familiar with that post so i looked it up--10mm of setback. i know that posts vary in where they clamp a saddle, and while my ritchey has 25mm setback, it is not "maxed out". in other words, i am not as far forward on the rails as i can go.

not quite sure if 10mm will work; i know zero will not.

it *might*.

thanks for the suggestion. i think the MCFK would come in at ~110g in the size i need and finish i prefer (UD/matte). the schmolke is 20g lighter. amazing.

i know the MCFK post to be quite strong, which gives me some comfort. even though i am relatively light (65-67kg), i do descend at high speed and ride some rougher roads, so prefer not to have any thought of a post breaking. this is not the case for all WW designs.

does the schmolke have variable setback? fairwheel lists the setback at 25mm and if you look at one of their pics it seems there is a hex bolt in the bottom bar that runs through the post that might allow it to extend. seems to be variable 10mm-25mm that way. even pics on schmolke's site seem to have different lengths of this bottom bar (ie. pic 1,4 vs 2).

does the schmolke have variable setback? fairwheel lists the setback at 25mm and if you look at one of their pics it seems there is a hex bolt in the bottom bar that runs through the post that might allow it to extend. seems to be variable 10mm-25mm that way. even pics on schmolke's site seem to have different lengths of this bottom bar (ie. pic 1,4 vs 2).

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